Is Don Jose Horchata Lactose Free Rice Beverage Original, 1.0 GAL Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Filtered Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative Not A Source Of Lactose), Rice Flour, Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono And Di-glycerides, Cinnamon, Natural Spice Blend, Sodium Silicoaluminate, Soy Lecithin, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Calcium Lactate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate (To Preserve Freshness)
What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?
An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.


